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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
198.20 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,15,212
Active cases stand at 0.26%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.53%
15,394 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,29,07,327
16,159 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.49 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,54,465 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
Shri Rajnath Singh to give away Raksha Mantri Excellence Awards for employees of Defence Accounts Department on its annual day tomorrow
Defence Accounts Department, one of the oldest Departments under Government of India, is going to celebrate its annual day tomorrow. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will be Chief Guest at the celebrations, which will take place at Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantt. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik will be the Guest of Honour. In addition, senior functionaries from both defence forces and administration are expected to attend the function. The event will also witness distribution of Raksha Mantri Excellence Awards for employees of the department showing exemplary performance standards.
Defence Accounts Department celebrates its annual day on 1st October every year to mark its rich history and commit itself to the service of Government of India and its Defence Forces. It traces its origin to the year 1750, when the first Military Pay Master was appointed for Garrison at Fort Williams, Kolkata.
The department is responsible for _financial advice, payments, accounting and internal audit of the Army, Navy, Air Force and other Defence related organisations, such as DRDO, Ordnance Factories, Border Roads, Coast Guard and the Canteen Stores Department and other departments under Ministry of Defence. The department has presence across the length and breadth of the country through its more than 1,100 offices at 250 locations.
The department is responsible, minter-alia, for payment of salary and allowances to more than 14 lakh defence forces and 3.5 lakh defence civilians. It also maintains pension accounts of about 32 lakh defence pensioners and provident fund accounts of 16 lakh subscribers. It also processes about 24 lakhs personal claims, 18 lakhs third party claim and 3.1 lakh financial advice cases. The department handles more than Rs. four lakh crore of defence budget including MoD  and pension budget, annually.
The department has increased its participation in the financial decision-making process with continually expanding the role of Integrated Financial Advisors at field formations too.
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Ministry of Defence
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Manila, Philippines
As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific, Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kiltan are making a port call at Manila, Philippines from 23 – 26 Oct 19. The ships are part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet under the Operational Command of Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, based at Visakhapatnam. The port call is a demonstration of India's warm ties with Philippines.
IN Ships Sahyadri and Kiltan are the latest, indigenously designed and built multi-role Guided Missile Stealth Frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette respectively. The two ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters and represent the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
During the port call, there would be professional interactions between personnel of both the navies, official calls and interaction with dignitaries of the Republic of Philippines Navy. In addition, social engagements, visits by the local populace and various sports events are also planned during the visit. On completion of the visit, Indian Navy and Republic of Philippines Navy ships would be undertaking a Passage Exercise at sea, to further build on the levels of interoperability between the navies to ensure peaceful and secure seas for all.
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Ministry of External Affairs
ICCR organising Classical Music Concert at National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai
Mumbai | 17 May 2022
Indian Council for Cultural Relations in collaboration with the National Gallery of Modern Art is organizing a concert of Hindustani Classical Music at National Gallery of Modern Art  Auditorium, tomorrow, 18th May 2022 at 4.30 PM. Classical singer Vidushi Gauri Pathare accompanied by Pushkaraj Joshi  and Supriya Joshi  will perform at the concert.
The programme is part of the Horizon Series initiated by the Council to give platform to Indian artistes to showcase their talent in various field of art. Entry to the show is FREE.
About the Singer
Gauri Pathare has been trained under Pt. Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare of kirana gharana, Late Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki and Pandita Padmatai Talwalkar. Since 2010, she has been receiving Jaipur gharana training under Pt. Arun Dravid.
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Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State Shri. L. Murugan to listen PM’s Mann Ki Baat program along with the people of Thiruvallur
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Dr. L. Murugan will join with the people of Thiruvallur to listen to PM’s Maan Ki Baat Programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on All India Radio at 11 AM tomorrow. It will be the 98th episode of the monthly radio programme.
MoS Dr. Murugan will be listening to this episode of the Mann Ki Baat along with the public in the event to be held at MAS V7 & MAR V6 Wedding Hall, Manavalan Nagar, Thiruvallur.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development of Unemployed Youth
Ministry has taken various initiatives to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on skill development training. Some of them are given below:
 Special programme for training of reverse migrants under PMKVY: Ministry has implemented special programme for training of reverse Shramik  impacted from COVID-19 under its flagship scheme PMKVY. This component has covered 116 districts of 6 States, namely, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh selected under Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan  of Ministry of Rural Development. As on 21.11.2021, 1.24 lakh migrants have been trained / oriented under this programme.
 COVID Allowance to training centres: Common Norms Committee  for Skill Development Schemes has decided that 1.5% of the average training cost per trainee for 3 months, or 1.5% of the hourly base cost rate  may be allowed as COVID Allowance.
 'Customized Crash Course Programme for COVID Warriors': Ministry is implementing special programme, 'Customized Crash Course Programme for COVID Warriors' with the aim to train about one lakh COVID warriors in six healthcare-related job roles. Under this special programme, 58,623 candidates have been trained / oriented as on 03.12.2021.
 Introduction of On-line skill training: On-line skill training has been introduced in both short term and long-term skilling ecosystem. On-line short-term training is being imparted through eSkill India portal and long-term training through Bharat Skill portal.
Under 'Customized Crash Course Programme for COVID Warriors' launched by Ministry, Confederation of Indian Industry through its network of 16 distinct Hospitals is imparting skilling to youth. Further, in line with the New Education Policy, 2021, provision has been made under PMKVY 3.0 for phase-wise introduction of vocational courses in schools, in coordination with the Ministry of Education.
The objectives of customized crash course are to meet the upsurge in demand of skilled healthcare workers, reduce the burden of healthcare professionals and provide timely healthcare services in the country. Under this programme, the training is being imparted in six healthcare job roles, namely, Basic Care Support, Home Care Support, Advanced Care Support, Sample Collection Support, Emergency Care Support and Medical Equipment Support; duration of which varies from 144 hours to 312 hours. Under fresh skilling, 21-days of theory-based classroom training is provided followed by approximately 90 days On-the-Job Training  in healthcare facility such as health centres, hospitals, diagnostic facilities, sample collection centres, etc. Under Upskilling, training is of around one-week duration as a bridge course on the above mentioned six job roles.
Under this special programme, 58,623 candidates have been trained / oriented as on 03.12.2021.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
ARMY CHIEF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION AND CELEBRATES DEEPAVALI WITH TROOPS IN NORTHERN BORDERS OF SIKKIM
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff visited military stations in North Bengal and border areas of Sikkim on 23rd & 24th October 2022. He wished all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim. The Army Chief appreciated the troops for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency and morale.
The Army Chief expressed satisfaction at the pace of infrastructure development along the border areas. He was accompanied by Lt Gen RP Kalita Army Commander, Eastern Command and Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich, GOC Trishakti Corps.
On arrival at Sukna Military Station on 23rd October, the COAS interacted with the troops over a programme, showcasing India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity, organised on Deepavali eve. The Army Chief lauded the troops for the dedication and wished all ranks and the families on the occasion of Deepavali. The COAS also complimented the Mountaineering Team that summited Mt Jonsang and Mt Domekhang and the Shooting Team of Trishakti Corps that came first in the Skill at Arms competition recently held at Mhow.
On 24th October, the COAS accompanied by Army Commander and GOC visited forward areas in North and East Sikkim. Reviewing the operational situation and preparedness of the field formations deployed along the Northern Borders in Sikkim Sector, the COAS expressed his satisfaction and exhorted the troops to maintain readiness for all types of challenges. Greeting the soldiers on the occasion of Deepavali, the COAS presented and shared sweets with them. The Chief also complimented the soldiers for their professionalism and dedication to duty.
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DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE: HELPING HAND BY INDIA POST FOR PENSIONERS DURING PANDEMIC TIMES
Covid 19 pandemic lockdown has affected senior citizens as they are unable to move out especially to crowded places. Every November pensioners should provide life certificates to their banks. Covid 19 pandemic had made it difficult for pensioners to travel to banks to provide life certificates. Pensioners can utilise the facilities provided by India Post to give life certificate through Aadhar enabled system. India Post Payments Bank , will facilitate the generation of digital life certificate. This service will be offered to IPPB as well as non-IPPB customers. DLC services may be availed at India Post counters  or by the Postmen at doorstep. Once pensioner’s Pramaan ID is generated, Digital Life Certificate can be downloaded using the following the link https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in . Charges applicable for DLC services are Rs. 70  for each successful digital life certificate generation. No doorstep charges are levied for IPPB or Non IPPB customers.
Tiruchirapalli Postal authorities said that pensioners can utilise the postal services for submitting life certificate to pension disbursement agency. They will get digital life certificate through Aadhar enabled system at their residence itself as old people will not be able to travel to their banks during pandemic period. Pensioners in Tiruchirapalli and Ariyalur districts can contact their postmen or nearby post offices to know more about the scheme. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  is operating Jeevan Pramaan portal. With this the pensioner need not visit office of Disbursing Agency for physical submission of Life Certificate and can use the Aadhaar enabled Biometric authentication mechanism to generate Digital Life Certificate. The Digital Life certificate is a biometric enabled digital service for pensioners. Pensioners of Central Government, State Government or any other Government organization can take benefit of this facility. The pensioner must have a Aadhaar number and existing mobile number. Smt Kumari Krishnan pensioner said that she finds it difficult to go to bank as it is risky to travel to the bank during covid 19 period. The digital life certificate scheme will be really useful as pensioners can get their life certificates at home itself and submit to their banks digitally.
Digital life certificate is really a boon for pensioners who are unable to travel and are having health issues. During covid 19 pandemic times India Post is delivering the digital life certificate service to pensioners to help them in trying times.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves transformatory changes in Post Matric Scholarship for SCs
Govt big push for education for SCs. Approves Rs.59,000 Cr post matric scholarship scheme for more than 4 Cr SC students in 5 years
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has today approved major and transformatory changes in the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Post Matric Scholarship to students belonging to Scheduled Castes ’ to benefit more than 4 Crore SC students in the next 5 years so that they can successfully complete their higher education.
The Cabinet has approved a total investment of Rs. 59,048 Cr of which Central Government would spend Rs. 35,534 Cr  and the balance would be spent by the State Govts. This replaces the existing 'committed liability' system and brings greater involvement of the Central Govt in this crucial scheme.
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes allows students to pursue any post matric course starting from class 11th and onwards, with the Govt meeting the cost of education.
The Central Govt is committed to give a big push and further impetus to this effort so that the GER  of SCs would reach up to the National standards within the 5 year period.
Following are the details:
The focus of the scheme would be on enrolling the poorest students, timely payments, comprehensive accountability, continuous monitoring and total transparency.
- A campaign will be launched to enroll the students, from the poorest households passing the 10th standard, in the higher education courses of their choice. It is estimated that 1.36 Cr such poorest students, who are currently not continuing their education beyond 10th standards would be brought into the higher education system in the next 5 years.
- The scheme will be run on an online platform with robust cyber security measures that would assure transparency, accountability, efficiency, and timely delivery of the assistance without any delays.
- The States will undertake fool-proof verification of the eligibility, caste status, Aadhar identification and bank account details on the online portal.
- Transfer of financial assistance to the students under the scheme shall be on DBT mode, and preferably using the Aadhar Enabled Payment System. Starting from 2021-22, the Central share  in the scheme would be released on DBT mode directly into the bank accounts of the students as per fixed time schedule, after ensuring that the concerned State Government has released their share.
- Monitoring mechanism will be further strengthened through conduct of social audits, annual third party evaluation, and half-yearly self-audited reports from each institution.
The Central Assistance which was around Rs 1100 crore annually during 2017-18 to 2019-20 would be increased more than 5 times to be around Rs 6000 core annually during 2020-21 to 2025-26.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Karnataka CM on rainfall and flood situation in various parts of Karnataka
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Karnataka Chief Minister, Shri B S Yediyurappa on the rainfall and flood situation in various parts of Karnataka.
"Spoke to CM B S Yediyurappa Ji on the rainfall and flood situation in various parts of Karnataka. We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of Karnataka affected by the floods. Assured all possible support from the Centre in rescue and relief works that are underway", the Prime Minister said.
Special Service and Features
UIDAI cautions of sharing photocopy of Aadhar
Unique Identification Authority of India  has warned the general public not to share photocopy of one’s Aadhaar with any organizations because it can be misused. Alternatively, a masked Aadhaar which displays only the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar number can be used for the purpose. It can be downloaded from UIDAI official website https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. Select the option “Do you want a masked Aadhaar” and proceed to download.
The existence of any Aadhaar number can be verified at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar. To verify offline, you can scan the QR code on e-Aadhaar or Aadhaar letter or Aadhaar PVC card using QR code scanner in the mAadhaar mobile application.
UIDAI has also asked the public to avoid using a public computer at an internet café/kiosk to download e-Aadhaar. However if one does so, it should be ensured that all the downloaded copies of e-Aadhaar permanently deleted from that computer.
Only those organizations that have obtained a User License from the UIDAI can use Aadhaar for establishing the identity of a person. Unlicensed private entities like hotels or film halls are not permitted to collect or keep copies of Aadhaar card. It is an offence under the Aadhaar Act 2016. If a private entity demands to see your Aadhaar card, or seeks a photocopy of your Aadhaar card, please verify that they have valid User License from the UIDAI.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC supports local administration to strengthen health infrastructure to fight against COVID at its coal Mining Projects
NTPC , a Maharatna CPSU under Ministry of Power and it’s Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project, Hazaribagh under CSR initiative has come forward for installation Centralised Manifold Oxygen Support system for 300 beds ITKI TB Sanatorium, a dedicated COVID Care hospital located in the outskirts of Ranchi.
This comes in view of the second wave of COVID pandemic in the country as well as in Jharkhand state resulting in a high surge in critical cases and resulting in bed scarcity across all the major hospitals in Ranchi and Hazaribagh including Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences .
The hospital is one of the covid cluster care centre intends to increase the treatment of covid patients to minimise the load on the city hospitals during ongoing COVID second wave. NTPC is improving the existing infrastructure facility to mitigate COVID-19.
Further, it is providing assistance to RIMS Hospital, Ranchi for installation of oxygen piping system to support 600 oxygen equipped beds with 40 jumbo cylinder with accessories for covid treatment with the financial support under the CSR initiative.
The support intends to cater to the large need for oxygen for COVID patients admitted at hospitals. The oxygen equipped beds for Covid Care ICU/Wards shall be helpful not only for the residents of the city but people of Jharkhand visiting the hospital for treatment.
NTPC Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project has also come forward for assistance to Seikh Bhikari Medical College in association with Hazaribagh District Administration to facilitate and install a centralized Oxygen system supporting 180 beds for critical care with the financial assistance of 24 lakhs.
NTPC Tallaiapalli Coal Mining project, Chattisgarh has contributed towards providing medical equipment, services, supplies for the prevention of the COVID19 epidemic was provided to Raigad District Administration.
The project is actively involved in rendering assistance for Renovation of Hospital Buildings of State Community Health Center , PPE kits distribution among Medical Staffs, sanitisation workers and distribution of food grains to needy locals & stranded labourers.
Considering the huge surge in COVID-19 cases in India, NTPC is taking several steps to fight against the spread of the virus under the guidance of Ministry of Power .NTPC is adding to the capacity at its hospitals or otherwise helping the local administration for developing such facilities which are being used for treating COVID-19 infected people.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Chief Scientist, WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan, currently in India, calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and discusses various aspects of COVID pandemic
India has undertaken the fastest & the largest vaccination drive so far: Dr Jitendra Singh
Chief Scientist WHO Dr Soumya Swaminathan, currently in India, today called on Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh.
Dr Soumya, who is an eminent medical professional and former Head of ICMR, discussed with Dr Jitendra Singh various aspects of the current COVID pandemic as well as a wide range of other issues.
Emphasising on the importance of mass vaccination through easy availability and accessibility, Dr Soumya said, even though the vaccine may not be able to provide absolute protection against different variants of Virus, it can certainly reduce the risk of death and complications. The Minister informed her that with the personal intervention and day-to-day personal monitoring by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has undertaken the fastest and the largest vaccination drive. On the call of Prime Minister Modi, people from all sections of the society are coming forward to cooperate.
In a country as diverse and heterogeneous as India, with multiple beliefs and multiple faiths, said Dr Jitendra Singh, it could not have been easy to embark on such a massive vaccination drive. He said, what is important to note is that India under Modi showed a remarkable capacity to rise to the occasion and despite the constraints of resources, within one year, we are in a position to dispense more than one vaccine and other countries of the world are also looking up to us.
Appreciating India’s comprehensive and cohesive war against Corona, Dr Soumya Swaminathan said, there will be a need to stand on guard in the months to come as well.
Dr Jitendra Singh observed that people in general have also become much more cautious than before and increasingly more inclined to follow COVID appropriate behaviour including social distancing and use of facemasks. He said, Prime Minister Modi invariably makes it a point to remind his countrymen about the importance of COVID related precautions and his message has gone a long way in creating motivation among the masses.
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